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Internships can be invaluable for setting learners on the path to long-term professional success, aligning their classroom learning with industry-specific workforce preparation. Learners who have completed an internship are  almost 25% more likely to be hired for a full-time position than peers without an internship (Source...

Supporting foster families is one of Melissa’s passions, stemming from her background as an adoptee and former foster care parent. That passion is the reason she nominated social service nonprofit Sunbeam Family Services for one of Ascendium’s Good Neighbor Grants.

In this video, Melissa shares her story, from a chance enc...

Throughout the year, Ascendium offers internships across the company. In addition to helping teams with their work, our interns learn professional skills that increase their chances of getting hired once they graduate college. As an added bonus, interns gain insights and inspiration from working at a mission-driven nonprofi...

In Dane County, Wisconsin, where Ascendium is located, the past decades have witnessed a remarkable surge in immigration (source: New American Economy). Amidst this growth lies a significant challenge — one in seven adults, around 60,000 individuals, struggle with essential English and literacy skills necessary for navigati...

Student loan borrowers come from all walks of life but tend to have the same goal of taking control of their student debt and saving as much money as possible in the process. With this idea in mind, Ascendium partnered with Savi, a social impact technology startup founded by long-time student loan experts and advocates. The...